The Virtuous Beason Association (VBA) is a 501(c) 3 organization that serves as a certified intermediary for the U.S. Department of Labor. VBA is a community service organization that provides high quality training to individuals interested in a career within the Medical Machining industry. We provide participants with job readiness skills that are industry specific and employability skills that are transferrable to any industry.

This program will provide basic knowledge of machining and machine shop practices. This program offers a great opportunity for an entry level placement into the Medical Machining industry. The classroom training is designed to provide competency that leads to development as a skilled craftsman: CNC Machinist Operator, CNC Set-up Operators, and Machinists.

Additional Training Information

6- Week intensive program that will provide basic knowledge of machine shop tools, and machine operation.

Classroom instructions under the guidance of skilled machinists and subject matter experts.

Trained to be committed to a high standard of safety and able to comply with all safety laws regulated by OSHA safety policies and standards; will be able to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.

Skills and knowledge development to make appropriate progress necessary to build basic knowledge and skill set required to pass the U.S. Department of Labor certification examinations.

Skills and training to meet the minimum requirements to be “Program Ready” to start the registered apprenticeship program.

Upon completion of the training program and passing a skill mastery test with 80% or higher proficiency, participants will be interviewed for job placement and admittance into a U.S. Department of Labor certified registered apprenticeship program.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum age 16 to participate, must be 18 prior to being indentured

Valid state/federal issued ID

Drug free (Mandatory random drug testing)

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to follow oral and written directions

Good problem solving skills to make effective and reasonable decisions under pressure